Will the Bengals sign Tee Higgins to a contract extension? Fantasy Football Outlook

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will be a free agent after the upcoming NFL season. He was the 33rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft and will earn around $2.9 million this year. Earlier in the offseason, other teams showed interest in trading for Higgins, but the franchise didn't want to trade him away.

The Bengals have expressed their desire to keep Higgins for the foreseeable future and have been actively involved in negotiations with the 24-year-old wide receiver throughout the offseason. However, as per the latest updates, Higgins' contract extension could take time as the franchise has some major obstacles to clear before it.

In this piece, we will talk about the situation surrounding the future of the former Clemson wide receiver.

Tee Higgins' contract extension depends on his quarterback

As per the Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., the Cincinnati Bengals' main focus is Joe Burrow's looming contract extension. Once the franchise is able to strike a deal with their quarterback, they will soon reach a deal with players like Tee Higgins and Logan Wilson.

The Bengals want to keep the core of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins around for a long time, and this offseason will play a huge role in that. Chase will be eligible to sign his contract extension next year, and there is no denying that the former LSU receiver might become the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver.

Tee Higgins is critical for Bengals' success

While many feel like Ja'Marr Chase is Joe Burrow's biggest weapon in Cincinnati, people often overlook the importance of Tee Higgins. The 2020 second-round pick has gone under the radar due to Chase's brilliance, but that doesn't stop him from producing on the field.

Last season, Higgins had 74 catches for 1,029 yards and scored seven touchdowns in 16 games, as the Bengals barely missed out on successive Super Bowl appearances. He is vital for the Bengals' success, and the franchise will hope to tie him to a long-term deal before the new NFL season kicks off.

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